Literary calendar

Get Lit! Presents George Bilgere - Part of the 16th annual Get Lit! festival. George Bilgere is the author of six poetry collections. He will read, answer questions and sign books. Today, 11:30 a.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (800) 325-SEAT.

Author Shannon Jackson - Signing of “It’s Not Rocket Science, It’s Parenthood!” Today, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Mark Porter - Signing of “Escalate,” the newest book in his Phendarian series. Today, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Blurt! and Blather Open Mic - Blurt! and Blather is an all-ages open mic held at 4:30 p.m. Mondays to encourage poets, writers and storytellers to bring their words to a safe and comforting community. Material is not censored. There is also a weekly haiku competition. Rules and details will be explained at each open mic. Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 703-7223.

Jack Nisbet - Author of “David Douglas: A Maturalist at Work” presents an illustrated exploration across two centuries in the Pacific Northwest. Monday, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Poetry Slam – Poets have three minutes to read one original poem. No props, costumes or musical instruments allowed. Prizes will be awarded in children’s, teens and adult categories. Monday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315 ext. 469.

Author Rick Bass - One of America’s foremost writers of the West, he will read from his fiction and nonfiction as part of the Visiting Writer Series at WSU. Bass has published more than 23 books, including his most recent novel, “All the Land to Hold Us.” His memoir, “Why I Came West,” was a finalist for a National Book Award. His first short story collection, “The Watch,” won the PEN/Nelson Algren Award, and his collection “The Hermit’s Story,” was a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. His stories have also been awarded the Pushcart Prize and the O. Henry Award and have been collected in The Best American Short Stories. Tuesday, 5 p.m., Washington State University, Bundy Reading Room, Avery Hall, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-6812.

Author Gail Chumbley - Reading, discussion and signing of “River of January.” The book follows the dizzying development of the 20th century through the lives of Mont “Chum” Chumbley, a Virginia farm boy who wanted to fly, and Helen Thompson, a New York dancer who aspired to fame. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Trees Trees Trees” Preschool Storytime and Craft – Hear interactive stories all about trees. Afterwards, you can design your own tree. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Valley Library Book Club – Discussion of “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

“Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly” - Join the fun to celebrate the most fabulous of seasons: spring. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Getting Graphic! - Come explore what’s new in the library’s collection of graphic novels for teens. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Build-A-Book - This is a creative opportunity for a family to write, illustrate and construct a book. Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Inland Northwest Writer’s Guild - A panel of regional authors will discuss their experiences publishing e-books. Beginning and lightly published writers are encouraged to check out this open group. Come with your questions ready. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Saif Alsaegh - Signing and reading of his poetry collection “Iraqi Headaches.” The poems navigate the spiritual ennui and loneliness of travel. Featuring work in both English and Arabic, he takes us into cities and seas, into war and into solitude. Thursday, 6:30 a.m., Monkeyboy Books, 123 S. Wall St. Free. (509) 838-0179.

“Re-Telling One’s Own: the Power of Story to Create the World” - Rodney Frey will speak on the importance of storytelling in all cultures. His program, sponsored by the Library Foundation and in conjunction with the StoryCatcher Project at the library, is also presented in remembrance of Cliff SiJohn and the elders of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Author Christopher Howell - Book reading and signing “Gaze,” his 10th full-length collection of poems. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669.

Author Linda Hall - Presenting “Dolores del Rio: Beauty in Light and Shade,” a comprehensive biography of the actress. The book considers how her enormously successful career in Hollywood, in Mexico and internationally illuminates issues of race, ethnicity and gender through the lenses of beauty and celebrity. Hall is Distinguished Professor of History at the University of New Mexico. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Easter Stories Storytime and Craft - Come hear stories about all things spring and stay for a craft. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Beth Camp - Signing of “Standing Stones,” which won an award for historical fiction at the Pacific Northwest Writers Association’s annual literary contest. Saturday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Susan Fleming - Book signing of “Seattle Pioneer Midwife Alicia Ada Wood Ellis: Midwife, Nurse & Mother To All,” the story of Susan’s great-grandmother, Alice Ada Wood Ellis. This epic saga includes life in 1895 nursing schools, train robbers, birthing in the home, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, women’s suffrage, bubonic plague and unclaimed children. Stories from the 1918 flu pandemic and the Great Depression conclude this journey. Fleming is an assistant professor at Washington State University College of Nursing. Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669.

Author CJ Vertefeuille – Reading, discussion and signing of “Private Dick Diaries: Volume 2.” Each story in the book is based on real life cases of private investigators. No names are given, and time, places and items are slightly altered. This is to protect the innocent, the guilty and the idiots. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Patrick Locke – Reading, discussion and signing of “Conscripts,” a young adult survival story filled with unfair circumstances, grueling odds, tough decisions, fumbles and despair, victories and betrayal, courage and hope, but most of all heart. A Marine Corp veteran and former behaviorist, Locke captures the strength of the human spirit for survival, courage in the face of adversity and working together for a common goal. Saturday, 4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.